Manassas Couples Salsa Instructors

Duke E.

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I surprised my wife with a salsa dance lesson for her birthday. Gonzo was very flexible on finding a time that worked for both of us and was very convenient to get to. It was evident by our lesson that he has a lot of experience with a variety of dance styles and experience level. We are excited to have our next lesson very soon!

Marty S.

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In the midst of late-stage wedding planning, the thought came out of nowhere that it might be nice to take dance lessons. I brought this up to my fiancé and his immediate reaction was negative. We were already juggling too many vendors and responsibilities, he said. Where would we find the time, he asked.
I reached out to Uttara anyway and scheduled a trial first class. We met her and immediately felt at ease. She asked us what song we had in mind, and when we played it for her (it's very different than the normal first dance fare) she thought about it for a second, remarked that it was different, then told us she knew exactly what kind of dance would go with it. And off we went!
At the end of the first class, my fiancé was much more optimistic and we agreed to do the five class package. After the first few classes, we couldn't wait for our next class. Neither of us had any dancing experience but Uttara was always patient with us and never laughed at our clumsy mistakes. Her upbeat and postive energy went a long way to helping us learn, and she made every class so much fun!
When it came time to pull off our big dance at our wedding, we somehow pulled it off and no one could believe what we had done! My mom kept clapping her cheeks and saying it was like DWTS (it was not) and the venue coordinator told us that in her ten years there, we were the first couple to do something like that. My friends' eyes were bugging out of their heads! It was so worth it, and a memory that we will cherish for the rest of our lives, and we owe it all to Uttara!

Lindsey G.

Robert B.

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I was pessimistic about this going in because I have not enjoyed dance lessons before this. Alina is outstanding and super easy to work with. My wife and I had a great experience with her and we are now the best dancers in the world.

Venkatesh K.

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I’ve never had any knowledge/experience in dance before I took the class with All About Dancing. Ms. Kinnunen has taken time to give me a basic understanding of different types of dance and helped me to pick one that I like/meets my needs the most. I’ve been learning Salsa with her and I would greatly recommend my friends or anyone who are passionate about dance.

Ana V.

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My husband and I hired Robyn to teach us a choreography for a Marc Anthony song to be performed during our wedding reception in Europe. My husband is from Austria and I am from Puerto Rico so we wanted to try something different (bolero and cha-cha) instead of the traditional waltz. Robyn taught us a great choreography during 5 sessions. She was very energetic, friendly and, most of all, patient. She was also open to making changes to adjust choreography to our level. We definitely recommend Robyn for dance lessons and we are planning to rehire her for other Latin dance classes.

Ashley T.

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My fiance and I wanted a basic dance lesson so that we somewhat knew what we were doing for our first dance at our wedding. Jody was fantastic! She knew exactly what we wanted, was a very clear instructor, and taught us enough to feel proficient but not too much to be overwhelming. With a little practice, I know we'll be ready for the big day!

Andy F.

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I received both salsa and bachata lessons from Helena and every lesson was outstanding. Helena is very professional and extremely helpful. My dancing has dramatically improved thanks to Helena and I would definitely recommend her to everyone, from beginners who are interested in Latin dance to very advanced dancers looking to improve. Helena is the best teacher one could ask for.

Christina D.

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The brilliance of Judicita as a wedding choreographer and dance teacher is best conveyed by my husband, Andrew:
I am a man who is terrified of dancing. In six weeks, Judicita took my dancing from "baby giraffe immediately after birth" to, as our wedding guests commented, "surprisingly not terrible" and "actually kind of really impressive." I did not want to jump out of a window at any point in the teaching process. Judicita was professional, empathetic, and effective both as a teacher and a choreographer. I am extremely happy with the services she provided and would recommend her in a heartbeat.
I proposed to a woman of Puerto Rican/Peruvian background. She lives to dance. I was informed, lovingly and with zero wiggle room, that our first dance at the wedding would involve me doing salsa. Growing up, the blackest nightmares I ever had involved me trying and failing to dancing in front of all of my friends and family. So, choking down the terror, my then-fiancée and I contracted with Judicita to teach us (i.e. me) a choreographed 3-4 minute salsa dance.
Judicita is--and I cannot stress this enough--extremely good a teaching. She has all of the normal, fundamental dance instructor skills: she's a talented dancer herself, she's very good at motion analysis and mechanics, and she's able to define and adjust choreography on the fly. But where she truly excels is her raw ability to teach. Rather than the familiar and irritating "Do this. No, like this. Point your toe more. No, like THIS. Watch me AGAIN" style of fussy instruction you get at many salsa rooms, Judicita is genuinely and patiently focused on teaching you to move. "That was great!" says Judicita with what feels like genuine excitement. "If you hold your chin a little higher the spin will be tighter, but you've really got the basic motion down!". She continually explained the "why" behind the motions, and let us learn at our own pace without getting hung up on perfection. We learned exactly what we needed for our dance. More importantly, I didn't feel like I was going to throw up from stress during lessons.
I could list out many other positives: her quick and precise decisions on choreography--always listening closely to what we liked and didn't like; her flexibility in dealing with our schedule; her constant positivity and professionalism. In the end, we successfully pulled of an amazing first dance that was exactly what my bride wanted. Was I actually a born dancer? An unpolished diamond in the rough whose amazing skills were simply waiting to be discovered? A modern-day Patrick Swayze, if you will? This is what I'll keep telling myself. But the truth is, the only reason I walked out onto the floor excited, confident, and prepared, instead of nauseous and terrified, is because Judicita guided me there every step of the way. She should be teaching movie stars and professional competition dancers, instead of awkward dudes hoping to impress their partners. But thank God she does.

Jessica S.

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We hired Josh to help us with our wedding dance - his style is amazing. My husband and I had tried to take professional dance lessons but were so uncomfortable - josh held the lessons in our home and it was wonderful. We had one on one time with him and he even stayed longer than the one hour time to help us with areas we weren't grasping. I highly recommend him - you will be much more comfortable dancing with your partner after he is through with you!

Diana C.

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I have been looking for a place to learn more about salsa and bachata steps. First, I went to a Herndon place for dancing classes and I was dissatisfied with the quality of instruction, the attention from the staff, and the fact that they wanted to talk first about money; besides, the first lesson I took, I felt I learned nothing.
Then, I went to the Crown Dance Studio for my first free class. I was impressed by the instructor, Abraham Sannoh, he was friendly and encouraging, very professional. He danced with me first, taught me about the position of body, hands, feet, movement’s techniques, so many things! I was amazed! Totally different from what I “knew” or have learned before. After long time dancing, he checked out first what my level was, then we sat down, he informed me about what I needed to learn next, he asked about me, my interest in dancing, what I wanted to learn, etc. he also gave me recommendations and gave me different options to pay for the classes. I felt he really care about me and about my personal dancing goals. At the end, I found out I got almost the double of everything I was offered in the other place, more one to one classes, more group classes and more parties, a better deal compared to the other place! For a much lower price!
I will take now my third class today, and I am thinking about extending the dancing classes since I now want to learn how to dance swing and tango! So far, so good! This place is great! Excellent flooring, excellent location, excellent professional instructors… I highly recommend Crown Dance Studio.

Amruta P.

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I'm a dancer myself with a strong dance background trained primarily in indian classical as well as many other forms. I joined Ninakshi to get back into dancing since I had lost touch after college and I absolutely love it! Nina choreographs in such a way that she uses a mix of all dance forms and creates true art out of it. Its a fun positive atmosphere with the camaraderie of a united team. Nina is a wonderful instructor she's extremely talented and leads the team to use everyone's strengths to make everyone shine. I have never seen kids dance like the way the kids from Ninakshi dance she does a great job with the younger kids along with our older group! I would recommend this to anyone looking to learn dance with an unforgettable experience!

Mary M.

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My husband and I took our wedding dance lessons with Fabio and absolutely loved our experience! Fabio is a very knowledgeable instructor and makes the dance lessons fun and frustration free! Fabio worked with us to create a wonderful and memorable first dance that flawlessly combined our personalities and skill levels. Jennifer is fantastic and always promptly responded to all our emails and phone calls. We cannot say enough good things about Forever Dancing!

Thumbtack Customer

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I signed up for personal salsa lessons and she's been extremely patient and knowledgeable. The curriculum she put together is tailored towards my style and there is a well-defined progression. She's easy going in her teaching style and fun to dance with. I highly recommend for lessons.

Hollis R.

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Eileen Torres was the hit of my birthday party! She drove to Baltimore on a rainy Sunday night and created magic for about 25 partygoers. The dance lessons were superb. We learned merengue, cha cha cha, and salsa. The music was excellent. She will make any gathering memorable. I recommend her with the highest praise.

Rob S.

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I started dancing with denidanzco Febuary 2015. My first class was Lara's 6 count basic West Coast Swing group class. I love the group classes and Lara is a great instructor. Lara really connects with her students. I have been taking private WCS lessons and feel I have really progressed over the past year. I have also taken Salsa with David on Monday night. If you are looking for great instruction, fun group sessions, or private lessons denidanzco gets a five star recommendstion from me on all counts.
Rob S